Jefferson City Archives

Prosecutor’s office charges Jefferson City teen in April shooting

September 16, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teenager is now charged in an April shooting that hurt two women. The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charges 17-year-old Allen D. Vaughn with felony counts of first-degree assault, first-degree assault that resulted in serious physical injury, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Police officers responded

Jefferson City man accused of bilking taxpayers for millions through COVID-19 loan fraud

September 15, 2022 2:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Federal prosecutors have accused a Jefferson City man of stealing millions in taxpayer money as part of a $27 million fraud scheme.

Senators gavel in for special session same day as veto session

September 14, 2022 6:08 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri state senators gaveled in just before noon on Wednesday for the beginning of a special session.

Blair Oaks school board releases statement after removing district’s transgender policy

September 14, 2022 7:07 PM Kennedy Miller

The Blair Oaks Board of Education said Wednesday it plans to address the needs of transgender students on an individual basis after the board voted unanimously to get rid of its transgender policy during a meeting Tuesday night.

Missouri’s special session set to start Wednesday

September 14, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Lawmakers are set to be back in the capital Wednesday, as Missouri’s special session regarding tax cuts is set to begin at 11:30 a.m.

Police continue to investigate Jefferson City bus crash that injured nine

September 13, 2022 5:21 PM Kennedy Miller

Ameren Missouri crews were outside the school Tuesday afternoon repairing the crash damage.

Blair Oaks Board of Education removes transgender policy

September 13, 2022 9:48 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Blair Oaks Board of Education removed a policy related to transgender students at its meeting Tuesday night. The board voted to remove policy 2115, which allowed students to choose a name and pronoun by which they identify and to dress according to their gender identity. The policy also allowed students

Blair Oaks R-II Board of Education to discuss transgender policy

September 13, 2022 5:56 AM Ben Fein

Blair Oaks Board of Education is set to meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night and is set to approve the district’s transgender policy among other items.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cities prioritize affordable housing?

September 13, 2022 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Projects meant to expand the stock of affordable housing are being planned for Columbia and Jefferson City.

Volleyball players injured when Jefferson City bus rolls into dumpster

September 12, 2022 5:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Nine Jefferson City High School students were hurt Monday afternoon when the volleyball team bus rolled backward into a parked truck and a dumpster.

Two sentenced on federal drug charges in separate cases

September 12, 2022 3:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men, one from the state of California and another from Jefferson City, were sentenced to federal prison Monday on methamphetamine-related crimes.

Three hurt in Jefferson City crash

September 9, 2022 3:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened at about 8 a.m. at Southwest Boulevard and Route C.

Anti-drug advocate argues secretary of state’s office incorrectly verified signatures for Legal Missouri 2022

September 8, 2022 8:33 PM Hannah Falcon

A lawsuit wants to stop voters from deciding on the legalization of marijuana this November.

Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

Jefferson City man hurt in Thursday crash

September 8, 2022 3:53 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was hurt Thursday in a three-car crash on Dunklin Street.

Boone County firefighter killed while on duty honored by governor

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County firefighter killed while working at a crash scene on Interstate 70 last year was among nearly two dozen first responders honored at Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters on Wednesday.